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T257 XAK

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 XAK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front body mount in an advanced state of corrosion

plastic covers fitted to body sill panels

some damage to offside door mirror glass

structure sound and secure at time of test but some sections in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 76,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 72,417 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,396 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe under nearside rear arch coroded. not leaking..park brake only just pass efficentcy test.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 38,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,914 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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T257 XAK is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 89,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T257 XAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T257 XAK is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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